Directions
Restaurant
The MerryTree is a popular, relaxed restaurant serving Rathwood visitors from Breakfast (9:30am - 12), until 7:30pm each evening.
Preparing for your Rathwood Event:
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your designated ticket time. Our events start on time!
- It is not essential to print your ticket. You can produce it on your mobile device on the day.
- Our events are mainly based outdoors so please dress appropriately on the day.
- Ensure all event photos are picked up before you leave the premises.
- Each child's free hot chocolate can be collected from the Merry Tree Restaurant.
- Book in advance to avoid disappointment as we may not be able to accommodate you on the day.
- We also have an indoor and outdoor play area, the maze of Ireland and woodland walks, so allow yourself plenty of time on the day to enjoy all of our other attractions we have to offer too. We recommend pre-booking the Ark Indoor Playcentre online
Directions
Address
Rathwood, Rath, Tullow, Carlow
Eircode
Eircode: R93X3F9
GPS Coordinates
52.7959° N, 6.6608° W
Our Woodlands
Take a short stroll to the lake to feed the ducks and geese, or explore the looped 'Molloy Walk'. The Rathwood Forest Walks are very easy trails, suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities.
The woodland walks expand over 4km and benches are placed at regular intervals so you can have a rest or simply absorb the tranquillity of the forest.
Deer, mink, rabbits, foxes, pheasants and dragonflies are some of the residents and regular visitors to the Rathwood Forest. The Forest Walks are an ideal activity for families that enjoy nature, the outdoors and a bit of fresh air.
The walking trail to the lake is wheelchair accessible.
Other Attractions on the day
Maze of Ireland
How well do you know Ireland? Test yourself on the 32 counties in Rathwood's Maze of Ireland! The Maze is planted in the shape of Ireland and each county is built to scale... The only maze of it's kind in the country!
Rathwood Express Train
Hop aboard the Rathwood Express Train! This train has been running for 25 years and is still one of the highlights of the Rathwood experience! Tour our extensive woodlands, feed the geese and look out for the animals along the way....
Deer Park
Rathwood is home to many forms of wildlife but our most popular is definitely our deer! Stroll down to say hello or give them a wave as you pass on the train... you won't be disappointed with these beautiful creatures!
Up coming Events
20% OFF
Circus Panto
Come join us here at Rathwood for a magical evening like no other, as for the first time ever in Ireland, Circus meets Panto!
Reserve Your Spot
Starting from
€13.00
€10.00
Rathwood Santa Train Ireland
Rathwood’s award-winning Santa Train Adventure is Ireland’s most popular Santa Experience.
Reserve Your Spot
Starting from
€20.00
€10.00